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Brother XL 4011 Sewing Machine?

I have a brother 4011 sewing machine and the problem I have is that I cannot get the needle to pick up the low... [Read more]

problem with connecting needle thread and bobbin thread?

please, how do i form a loop between my needle thread and the bobbin thread in my machine.i just got a joys se... [Read more]

fabric gets stuck and thread is clumped together underneath?

When I am sewing, the machine will make 3-4 stitches, then it will stop. Even if you press the foot pedal, th... [Read more]

Brother NX 600 - tension problem?

brother NX-600 - tension haywire - bottom thread very loose - and gets looser with sewing. Top tension on 9 al... [Read more]

Why does the needle keep snapping on my Toyota sewing machine?

If I put in a new needle to use my Toyota machine, it will sew OK for a few centimetres, then suddenly without... [Read more]

How do I fix my JUKI DDL 5550N-7?

My Juki DDL 5550N-7 industrial sewing machine will sew but at times it will not pick up the bobbin thread. Som... [Read more]

How can I fix my Brother Electronic "Convertible" sewing machine?

Not sure of model number of machine as it's not stated in the manual. Purchased in UK in 1977 - may be a Supe... [Read more]

I need help with timing of a Brother CS 8150 sewing machine?

I took our CS 8150 apart to clean out thread that was gumming up the works and keeping the machine from workin... [Read more]

Can't pick up bobbin thread through Fabric?

I have a White Sewing Machine Model 1740 Quilter. Theneedle will pick-up the bobbin thread initially; the fir... [Read more]

problem with older white sewing machine?

i recently bought a white triple-matic zz sewing machine from a good friend. it worked fine for 3 weeks, now i... [Read more]

New Bernina: Top Thread Looping: Timing problem?

Hi everyone, I'm so happy to find this site! I have a +/- two year old Bernina 440. Recently I jammed it while... [Read more]

How can I fix my singer model 301a?

My sewing machine has thread behind the shuttle? How do I remove the shuttle to fix the problem. I tried using... [Read more]

Timing on my Euro-Pro Shark 361?

Yesterday, with my Euro-Pro Shark 361, I tried sewing over some fabric that was too thick. The machine made so... [Read more]

Why isn't my Toyota Quilt 50 catching the bobbin thread?

My two year old machine has worked reasonably well and had quite heavy use. Yesterday, it developed a trick wh... [Read more]

Singer Sewing Machine - 'Starlet'?

Hi Ken I have an old Singer Starlet (Foot Pedal Cat No. CR307 - Part No. 988274-051) sewing machine but I had... [Read more]

my newhome sewing machine doesn`t catch the bobbin thread?

hi, my newhome machine is around 18 years old and has regularly needed the timing set , it doesn`t catch the b... [Read more]

Singer Sewing Machine - dog feet/bobbin problem?

Hi I have an old sewing machine - Singer Melodie 20 - and when ever I try to sew something it starts fine but... [Read more]

Singer: Balance wheel and treadle problem?

Hi, I got an old Singer treadle sewing machine, model 15 from 1925. I cleaned it with kerosene and oiled it... [Read more]

Bobbin thread looping with top?

I have a Shark 412n sewing machine and unfortunately I misplaced my manual so I have been searching online for... [Read more]

How do I fix tangling bobbin thread in my sewing machine??

I have a Kenmore (model 1764180)machine, and it keeps tangling the bobbin thread when I try to sew with it. H... [Read more]